US Bridges

Il 82 over Phenix Ditch

Fair

Henry County, Illinois · 0.7 Mi. S. of Il 92 · Structure no. 037014800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 82 over Phenix Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 82 over Phenix Ditch in Henry County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,782 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 82
CrossesPhenix Ditch
Location0.7 Mi. S. of Il 92
RouteState Highway 82
CountyHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54603, -90.15747
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,782 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 82 over Phenix Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 82 over Phenix Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 82 over Phenix Ditch carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 82 over Phenix Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 82 over Phenix Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.